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“Elegant Expressions”™ Electric Fragrance Warmer
- Starting date:
- October 12, 2012
- Posting date:
- October 12, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-14985
Affected products
"Elegant Expressions"™ Electric Fragrance Warmer
Product description
This recall involves various electric fragrance warmers under the brand name "Elegant Expressions"™.
| Hosley Stock Number | UPC | Product Description |
|---|---|---|
| BS50868WC | 04033850868 | Square Electric Warmer Cream |
| BS50869WC | 04033850869 | Square Electric Warmer Brown |
| BS50870WC | 04033850870 | Square Electric Warmer Black |
| BS50871WC | 04033850871 | Round Electric Warmer Cream |
| BS50872WC | 04033850872 | Round Electric Warmer Brown |
| BS50873WC | 04033850873 | Round Electric Warmer Black |
| BS50874WC | 040338508748 | Scroll Electric Warmer Cream |
| BS50875WC | 04033850875 | Scroll Electric Warmer Red |
Hazard identified
If the electric warmer is used to heat other products, such as essential oils or liquids (including liquid potpourri), they could ignite, posing a risk of a fire hazard. This product should only be used for heating fragranced wax.
Hosley International Inc. has received one report of a consumer using liquid potpourri in these warmers. No injuries have been reported.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these electric fragrance warmers.
Number sold
Approximately 1,125 of the recalled electric fragrance warmers were sold at Wal-Mart stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled electric fragrance warmers were sold from March 2012 to September 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Hosley International Inc.
Lynwood
Illinois
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Walmart Canada Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-328-0402 (Option 3)
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the electric fragrance warmers and return them to any Wal-Mart Canada store for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Hosley International Inc. at recall@hosley.com.